Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener
Bayern Munich's English forward Harry Kane and his teammates celebrate with the trophy in front of their fans after the German Cup (DFB Pokal) final football match FC Bayern Munich v VfB Stuttgart at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, on May 23, 2026. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)
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The Friday evening match to start a campaign traditionally features the defending Bundesliga champions away from home.
The two powerhouses of the German game, Bayern and Stuttgart, played four times last season, including in the German Cup final, won 3-0 by the Bavarians thanks to a Harry Kane hat-trick.
The full set of fixtures will be announced on Thursday, but the Bundesliga already have also confirmed the dates of the 'Revierderby' between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke.
Dortmund will head to Schalke in early December, before hosting their local rivals in April.
Considered the biggest derby in German football, Dortmund have not faced Schalke since 2023, with the latter returning to the top flight after three seasons in the second division.
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